1 - Animals Flashcards

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What’s your Favorite animal?

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Hmm….I would have to say dogs because I’ve been fascinated by the mere presence of them since I was a child ; maybe it has to do with their loyalty like they can even put their life to risk for the safety of their Master, moreover they’re also highly intelligent being and family-oriented creatures and I personally believe that they even have their own set of languages as well, in which they communicate with each other.

1 - Loyalty (Put their life to risk for the safety of their Master)
2 - Intelligent
3 - Family oriented
4 - Have their own languages

Phrases:
1 - I would have to say
2 - I have been fascinated by the mere presence of them
3 - Maybe it has to do with their loyalty

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Do you like seeing animals in the zoo?

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Well, when I was a child, I was quite amazed by seeing animals in the zoo, and their mere presence inside cages made me really happy. But now, I hold quite the opposite feelings, as I feel sad to see such creatures in captivity, and I personally believe that no animals should be put in cages just for the sake of obtaining amusement. However, if the species of any animal is becoming extinct or is facing some kind of severe injury, then we can put them in zoos until the chances of damage get removed

1 - Child ( Quite amazed, mere presence inside cages made me really happy )

2 - Now? ( Hold quite the opposite feelings ; feel sad to see such creatures in captivity for the sake of obtaining amusement ; Only be put in zoos if the species is becoming extinct ; or is facing some king of severe injury till the chances of damage get removed)

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Do you keep a pet?

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Well, currently, I don’t have any, as I have to follow strict regulations imposed on me by my parents regarding having a pet as they don’t like it very much. Moreover, I believe that right now, I am not able to provide a proper environment for a pet as well because my house is quite congested. In addition to this, I have a really tough schedule as well , which wouldn’t allow me to have a lot of time to tend to a pet

1 - I have to follow strict regulations imposed on me by my parents.
2 - I am not be able to provide proper environment as my house is quite congested.
3 - I have a really tough schedule which wouldn’t allow me to have a lot of time to tend to a pet.

Phrases:
1 - Which wouldn’t allow me to have alot of time to tend to a pet.

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Do you have a pet when you were young?

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Yes, I did. I actually had a couple of baby dogs that were quite beautiful and cute. The trait of loyalty was embedded in them for me even at that very young age. I found them out on the street and then took them to my home, where I used to feed them. The saddest part was that they both died due to an accident involving a car

1 - I had a couple of baby dogs (that were quite beautiful and cute )
2 - Trait of loyalty was embedded within them even at the very young age.
3 - Found them on the street.
4 - took them to my home, where i used to feed them.
5 - Died due to an accident involving a car.

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What pet will you have later?

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If you raise children in the future, will you allow them to keep a pet?

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Speaking - Part 1 (Do you like animals?)

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Are people in your country fond of animals?

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What kinds of animals as pets do people have in your country?

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Do you think cities are suitable places for keeping a pet?

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Speaking - Part 2

Describe a wild animal, You should say? (what the animal is ; what it looks like ; where it lives and explain how you feel about this animal)

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Speaking Part 3
1 - Do many people in Pakistan like to have a pet?

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In terms of statistics, I cannot provide precise figures, but based on my observation I would say that number of Pakistani’s who have pets are less than half the total population. The majority seem to lack the time required to care for a pet due to their hectic schedules. Moreover I have seen many women getting afraid of common pets and even some are very scared of animals, even very tiny and harmless ones.So Consequently based on my observations, I would venture to say (“I would venture to say” is an expression used to express an opinion or make a statement that may not be supported by concrete evidence or data, but the speaker believes it to be true based on their own observation, experience, or intuition”) that a significant portion of the population in China do not have pets.

1 – Cannot provide precise figure, in terms of statistics.
2 – Based on my observation I would say that Pakistani’s who have pets are less than half the total population.
3 – Majority seem to lack the time due to hectic schedules.
4 – Many Pakistani women get afraid of (common pets, animals even very tiny and harmless animals)
5 – I would venture to say , substantial portion of the population do not have pets.

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2 - What kinds of pets are the most popular in Pakistan?

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Well, in terms of statistical data, I am not that well aware that which pet is more popular in Pakistan, but based on my observation, I would say that pet ownership is not as prevalent in Pakistan as compared to some other countries of west. However the ones who do have pets, they are generally more lean towards dogs and this preference can be attributed to the remarkable loyalty which is embedded inside of them for their master, moreover people also prefer dogs over other creatures because they are quite family oriented and are very intelligent creatures, thus making them desirable companions for many households.

1 – No very well aware in terms of statistical data.
2 – Based on my observation I would say that pet ownership is not as prevalent in Pakistan as compared to other countries.
3 – The one’s who do have pets are more lean towards dogs.
4 - This preference can be attributed to their (remarkable loyalty embedded within them, family oriented feature, very intelligent creatures)
5 - These features make them desirable companions for the households.

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3 - What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of having a pet?

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Well, pets bring numerous advantages to the owner’s lives:

1 - like first of all they provide unconditional love and companionship which can effectively help you in reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation.
2 - Moreover, Having pets also encourage physical activity as well, such as walking a dog or playing with them, which contributes to improving your cardiovascular health and weight management.
3 - Also, you can train your pets especially dogs for security purposes as well,

Alongside there also come certain challenges and responsibilities
1 - like they demand a lot of time and attention for feeding and grooming,
2 - moreover owning a pet can be a little bit expensive as well because of including costs for food and other supplies
3 - lastly, some young or untrained pets also cause property damage as well.

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4 - Do you think there should be laws to protect the welfare of pets and farm animals?

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Yes, without a doubt, it is the utmost requirement of today’s world to have such regulations and enacting laws that promote the welfare and well-being of pets and farm animals, because as we know that all creatures no matter how small or seemingly insignificant they are, contributes towards the delicate harmony of this planet and plays a vital role in maintaining its balance and equilibrium. So on the basis of these facts we should need to put such practices and measures into action as it is imperative for our own survival and sustainability.

1 – Utmost requirement of today’s world to have regulations and enacting laws (that promote the welfare and well-being of pets and farm animals)
2 – No creatures how small or seemingly insignificant they are contributes towards: (the delicate harmony of this plant, in maintaining its balance and equilibrium)
3 – On the basis of these facts, such actions are imperative for our own sustainability and existence.

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5 - What do you think are some of the benefits to humans of protecting wild animals?

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Well there are a plethora of benefits that human beings can obtain from saving wild animals
1 – Like First and foremost their mere existence contributes towards the delicate harmony of this planet and they have a vital role in maintaining its balance and equilibrium, which becomes imperative for their survival and sustainability.
2 – Moreover, some wild animals are also valuable subjects for scientific research as well and studying their behavior and genetics can lead to advancements in medicine and various other fields.
3 – Lastly, wildlife is also a significant driver of tourism as well and it generates economic and employment opportunities for local communities as well.

1 – There mere existence contributes towards ( the delicate harmony of this ecosystem, in maintaining its balance and equilibrium, which becomes imperative for our own mere survival)
2 – Valuable subjects for scientific research (Studying their psychology, genetics, behavious lead to advancements in medicine)
3 – Significant driver of tourism Industry (Generates economic and employment opportunities for locals)

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6 - What is the purpose of having zoos?

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Well, there exist actually multiple reasons for building zoo’s

1 - but the most important reason that stand out in my opinion is that they are significant drivers of tourism industry, as children and even adults take great interest in observing and interacting with such wild creatures as encountering them in their natural habitat is quite challenging.
2 – Moreover, zoos also play a critical role in conservational efforts as there are certain animals on the verge (brink) of extinction and zoos actually provide them with a chance and opportunities to reproduce and breed in a controlled environment, As we know, that our own mere existence and survival is dependent on their wellbeing as they have a vital contribution towards maintaining delicate harmony and balance of our ecosystem.

1 – Significant driver of tourism industry (Children and adults take great interest in observing and interacting with them, encountering them in their natural habitats is quite difficult)
2 – Critical role in coservational efforts ( Provide certain animals who are on the (brink,verge) of extinction with a chance to reproduce and breed, our existence delicate harmony balance of ecosystem is dependent on their well being)

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7 - How do you think zoos in Pakistan could be improved?

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1 - Rules and regulations for ensuring welfare of animals: The government should need to enforce rules and laws and regulations that ensure the welfare of animals in zoos. These regulations should cover at least the minimum standards which are require for animal care and their well being

2 - Funding and Budget Allocation: Moreover , government must need to allocate adequate funds and budget for zoos as it is essential for improve their infrastructure as adequate funding will enable zoos to implement necessary upgrades and conservation initiatives

3 - Professional Staff Training: Lastly government must need to invest in training programs as well for educating zookeepers about animal care and handling, as comprehensive training programs and ongoing professional development initiatives is the requirement of the time.

1 - Rules and regulations for ensuring welfare of animals ( should cover at least the minimum standards require for animal care and well being)
2 – Budget allocation (For improving infrastructure, for implementing conservational initiatives and other necessary upgrades)
3 – Professional Staff training ( Comprehensive training programs ongoing professional development initiatives for educating zookeepers about animal handling care and handling is the need of an hour)